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Yenching Academy Fellowship

Award Details:

Emphasis:

Academic Research Language Experiential International

Brief Description: The Yenching Academic of offers a Master’s degree in Studies. This specially designed, English- taught program admits approximately 125 students per year from over around the world, and aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined Humanities and Social Studies disciplines. It creates space to incorporate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of program participants into the study of ancient, modern, and contemporary China, effectively acting as a n incubator for innovative approaches to past, present, and future Chinese transformations. At the core of the program lies its emphasis on interdisciplinary and the value it assigns to thinking about China’s development from both Chinese and international perspectives.

Fellowships for international , which cover airfare, tuition/fees, and a single dorm room on campus, are for twelve months, during the course of which Scholars complete their coursework and may complete the thesis. Financial packages are available for those who wish to remain on campus for a second year. Degrees are granted upon the completion of all coursework and satisfactory defense of the thesis, and are awarded in January and July of each year.

Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars are granted the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing courses and a thesis topic from six academic research areas in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Chinese language training is provided for all international students, in accordance with their level of proficiency. Studying at the Academy and participating in its field trips and rich extracurricular activities represent an opportunity not only for intercultural exchange and interdisciplinary learning, but also for personal and professional development.

Can The Award Be Deferred? No

Can The Award Be Renewed? Yes

Scholarship Conditions:

Applicants should have:  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, awarded no later than August 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll;  An outstanding academic record;  Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;  A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement and social responsibility;  Leadership potential;  English proficiency.

Successful applicants will demonstrate how the program is relevant and valuable for their career plans.

Preference is given to candidates age 25 or younger as of August 31 of the year they wish to enroll. For students from countries with mandatory military service, the age preference is 27 years old or younger.

Eligibility:

Applicant Education Level: Senior undergraduate or recent graduate

Open to (Non-US) International Students: Yes

Required to Demonstrate Financial Need: No

Specified Majors: Study must be related to China

Minimum GPA: None

Age Limit: Strong Preference under 26

Candidate Profile: Key Characteristics Sought By Review Committee

In addition to an outstanding academic career, as evidenced by transcripts and letters of recommendation, successful applications will also have been able to show that thy have the potential to be leaders in their chosen fields. The admissions committee looks to the personal statement for a well-reasoned and persuasive explanation of how well they are suited for the program.

Selection:

Number of Candidates Awarded Each Year: 125

Interview: In-Person & Phone Interview (Travel Costs NOT Paid)

Approximate Date Selected Candidates Are Notified: March

Contact Information:

Name: Ms. Miranda Zuo Position: Senior Manager of Admissions Street Address: Yenching Academy, Pekin University Haidian Jingyuan Courtyard 3 5 Yiheyuan Road City / State / Zip: , China, 100871 General E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +86-10-6276-6358

Information Sessions:

Webinars for Candidates: Yes, “Yenching Academic Webinar Series” (YouTube)

Webinars for Advisors: No

Website:

Official Website: https://ufo.psu.edu/fellowship/yenching-academy-scholarship

Application:

Date Application is Available: August 15, 2017

Application Due Date: December 11, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. Beijing Time

Application Must Be Submitted By: Candidate

Institutional Endorsement Required: No

Institutional Cover Letter Required: No

Application Process: The application includes the following Deadline Date Completed Completed Online Application Form 12/11/2017 ______

Personal Statement (750 words or less) 12/11/2017 ______

Curriculum Vitae / Resume 12/11/2017 ______

Official Transcripts 12/11/2017 ______

Diploma or Certification of Enrollment 12/11/2017 ______

Two Letters of Recommendation3 12/11/2017 ______Name Position Date Notified Date Completed ______

International English Proficiency Test Score1 12/11/2017 ______

1. Native English speakers and students/alumni of primarily English-taught degree programs are not required to provide English proficiency test scores.

Date Created: 09/22/2017 Last Modified: 09/29/2017